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Patent GB-2427997-A (GB)
Title: Titanium based composite cookware
Inventor: CHENG STANLEY KING SUI
IPC: A47J36/02
Filed: 2005-03-21
Abstract: Article of cookware has upright walls and surrounding bottom-cooking surfaces that are both formed from titanium or an alloy thereof at a first thickness. The cooking vessel also has a thicker bottom formed of a material more heat conductive than titanium, thus allowing the vessel to be of significantly lighter weight, or have superior uniformity of heating due to a thicker bottom formed of a more heat conductive materials. The bottom is optionally formed of anodized aluminum as the titanium walls withstand the corrosive environment of the anodizing bath.
Patent GB-2430007-A (GB)
Title: Clamp for closing a flexible bag
Inventor: DAVIDSON BRETT
IPC: B65B51/04
Filed: 2005-06-16
Abstract: A clamp (10) including a housing (11) being a first member having a first passage (16) therethrough providing a first jaw and a first opening to said first passage (21) from one side; a shutter (12) being a second member having a second passage therethrough providing a second jaw and a second opening to said second passage (27) from one side; said second member being engaged with said first member far relative sliding movement between an open position in which said first and second jaws are spaced apart and said first and second openings are at least partially aligned and provide access to said first passage from one side and a closed position in which the first and second jaws cooperate to clamp a portion of a bag to be closed there between. The shutter is biased closed by springs (13) and (14) located within the closed passage end of the housing.
Patent GB-2445617-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing preparing sulfonyl ethers from sulfonic acids
Inventor: WARR ANTONY
IPC: C07C309/10
Filed: 2007-01-11
Abstract: A method of preparing a sulfonyl ether comprising the steps of: <SL> <LI>i) reacting a sulfonic acid with an anhydride, under continuous vacuum distillation conditions, to form a carboxysulfonate; <LI>ii) reacting the carboxysulfonate with an optionally substituted cycloalkane ring containing at least 3 heteroatoms to form a sulfonyl ether pre-mix comprising a sulfonyl ether and at least two additional reaction products each containing at least one ether linkage; <LI>iii) subjecting the pre-mix to continuous vacuum distillation conditions to remove at least some of the additional reaction products from the sulfonyl ether pre-mix to provide a crude sulfonyl ether product; and <LI>iv) purifying the crude sulfonyl ether product. </SL> The preferred sulfonic acid is a methanesulfonic acid and the preferred sulfonyl ether is bis(methanesulfonylmethyl)ether (BSME). The preferred carboxysulfonate is acetyl methane sulfonate (AMS). The preferred cycloalkane comprising three hetero atoms is trioxane.
Patent GB-2448300-A (GB)
Title: Igniter tube in air bag inflator apparatus
Inventor: JOHANSON MATS
IPC: B60R21/274
Filed: 2007-04-12
Abstract: An airbag inflator apparatus features two gas chambers (2,4 fig.1), one containing a combustible gas, the other containing an oxidising gas to aide combustion, the chambers meeting at frangibly sealed 20 mouths 18, leading into a mixing chamber 14. Upon activation, a hollow combustion tube 34 draws in the mixed gases, ignites them, and projects them towards and out of an upper portion 16,17 of the device and into an airbag or similar. The combustion tube 34 also doubles as an activation piston. Upon combustion of a pyrotechnic squib 22, the tube 34 displaces upwards, see transition from fig.3 to fig.4, breaking frangible seals 20, such as foil sheets, to open the mouths 18 of the two chambers.
Patent GB-2435065-A (GB)
Title: Automatically and manually adjusting drilling from on offsite location
Inventor: GARCIA ERNESTO
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: A method for drilling at least one wellbore at a wellsite 212a-d from an offsite location 202 comprises selectively operating at least one drilling tool according to a wellsite setup to form the at least one wellbore. Wellsite parameters are collected from a plurality of sensors positioned about the at least one wellsite. The wellsite setup is selectively adjusted at the wellsite via a wellsite control unit 228a. At least a portion of the wellsite parameters are transmitted from the wellsite to the offsite control center 202. The method further includes automatically adjusting the wellsite setup at the offsite control center 202 based on an analysis of the wellsite parameters, manually adjusting the wellsite setup at the wellsite, and automatically adjusting the wellsite setup at the wellsite.
Patent GB-2441607-A (GB)
Title: Thrust reversal system
Inventor: UDALL KENNETH FRANKLIN
IPC: F02K1/72
Filed: 2007-05-22
Abstract: A flow reverser comprises first 1 and second 2 parts defining a flow path B which are axially separable from each other about a conjunction formed by respective profile edges 3, 4 of the first and second parts. The profile edges 3, 4 overlap in the stowed position. In the deployed position the profile edges 3, 4 define a nozzle which has a width that varies along the circumferential direction of the engine casing. The reverser nozzle is preferably wider at the centre, that at the upper and lower ends. The profile edges ideally define a crescent (or 'half-moon') nozzle and jet in the deployed position. Ideally, one of the profile edges defines a reverser part 5 located adjacent the core 6 which serves to deflect the bypass flow B to provide reverse thrust BR. The reverser part 5 may seal against a hump 7 part of the core 6 when the cowling axially separates.
Patent GB-2450474-A (GB)
Title: Glazing structure comprising liquid between two layers
Inventor: HINKSMAN VINCENT JOHN
IPC: E06B3/67
Filed: 2007-06-07
Abstract: A glazing structure 1 comprises two layers of transparent solid material, and a liquid 2 in a space between the two layers. Circulation of the liquid and/or its absorbing and reflecting properties are utilised to control energy flow within and across the structure. The layers may be made of glass. Chemical compounds within the liquid may alter their optical properties in response to ambient conditions. Such chemical compounds may be photochromic and so responsive to light levels, or thermochromic and so responsive to temperature. Alternatively, a sensor and control system may measure ambient conditions and change the optical properties of the liquid. A filter or electrolytic cell may be provided to remove and return chemical compounds from the liquid. Alternatively, a pH indicator may be present in the liquid, and acidic or alkaline compounds may be added or removed from the liquid to modify its optical properties. The glazing structure may be used to maintain a comfortable temperature within an internal environment, or to provide privacy. The structure may be provided with a pump 6, and may be connected to a radiator 7 or a heat exchanger (8, Fig. 2) in a storage tank (9).
Patent GB-2445209-A (GB)
Title: Method to monitor contamination levels in a formation fluid
Inventor: HSU KAI
IPC: E21B49/10
Filed: 2007-07-12
Abstract: Apparatus and methods to monitor contamination levels in a formation fluid. In particular the methods monitor the amount of drilling fluid or mud filtrate in a formation connate fluid sample. The method involves measuring the optical density of the fluid sample at a plurality of wavelengths using a spectrometer. The optical density data for each wavelength channel is recorded as a function of fluid volume. Data from a reference wavelength channel is associated with filtered data obtained from a plurality of wavelength channels at the same fluid volumes to obtain a correlation between the reference and filtered optical-density data. A trend model is determined in the form of a straight line which is fitted to the correlation between the filtered and reference data. The slope and intercept of the filled straight line are then determined, which are used to determine log data such as the contamination level. The value of a build-up exponent is determined from the combined normalized optical-density data corresponding to all selected wavelength channels.
Patent GB-2454266-A (GB)
Title: Removal and storage of carbon dioxide from flue gases
Inventor: BADE OTTO MORTEN
IPC: C01B32/50
Filed: 2007-11-15
Abstract: A system and process is provided, primarily for use in hot climates, using chilled ammonia solution to remove carbon dioxide from desulphurised water-vapour containing flue gases, of a fossil fuel power plant, whilst outputting streams of water 20, 32 and fertiliser. The system comprises first 16 and second 24 flue gas cooling stages, bleed means and a carbon dioxide absorbing stage 34. The CO2 absorbing stage 34 uses a recirculated ammonia-rich solution to absorb carbon dioxide from the cooled dewatered flue gases 10D. Means 47 are provided to remove the CO2 stream from the system for long term storage. The CO2 depleted flue gas 10F is also passed through a sulphuric acid wash stage 50 to remove the ammonia, via reaction to form ammonium sulphate. An initial desulphuriation stage 12 may also be included to remove SOx before the flue gas enters the CO2 removal process.
Patent GB-2454901-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for securing and holding a wheel in an upright position
Inventor: SCHOFIELD GLENN
IPC: B62H3/08
Filed: 2007-11-22
Abstract: An apparatus 1 for securing a wheel 4 comprises a housing 2 and a ramp 3. The wheel 4 is guided into the apparatus between guide wall 5 of the ramp 3 and between pairs of wheel engaging pads 6a, 6b, and 6c, each of which is mounted on a spring loaded shaft 7a, 7b, 7c. The unlocked apparatus is activated to secure a wheel 4 when a predetermined pressure (i.e. of a motorcycle or scooter) is applied to a T piece 10. When a wheel 4 is introduced to the apparatus 1 and pushes down on the T piece 10, bell crank arms 9a and 9b pivot towards each other. Upon actuation of the lock mechanism, pins (Figure 5a, 27) are inserted into bores (Figure 5b, 28) of the bell crank arms 9a and 9b, locking them in position. This prevents the motorcycle from being removed from the apparatus and also prevents the pairs of wheel engaging pads 6a, 6b, 6c from being prised apart. The apparatus may form part of a parking system which may also include a controller such as a parking meter.
Patent GB-2457238-A (GB)
Title: Random number generator and random number generating method
Inventor: DYNES JAMES
IPC: G06F7/58
Filed: 2008-02-05
Abstract: A random number generator comprising a source of weak light, a detector configured to detect said light as photon detection events and assign said photon detection events to time bins, wherein the weak light is of an intensity where the probability of the detector registering a photon event in a time bin is less than 1, the generator further comprising means to determine a bit value from the pattern of time bins where a photon detection event has occurred and where a photon detection event has not occurred, wherein the source of weak light is continuous or has a pulse length longer than a time bin. Means to determine a bit value may assign consecutive time bins into groups of n bins and determine the bit value depending on which bin indicates that a photon detection event has occurred, where n is an integer of 2 or more. Means to determine may also assign a bit value only if just one photon detection event has occurred amongst the n bins and may comprise means to discard photon detection events in consecutive bins, to this end a comparing means may compare the output of the detector with a copy of the output of the detector which has been shifted by one time bin. The detector may comprise and avalanche photodiode with a means to isolate the avalanche signal from the output of the avalanche photodiode, for example by applying a signal which compensates for the response of the photodiode in the absence of illumination. A circuit for a random number generator is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2449729-A (GB)
Title: Coat hanger and rail
Inventor: WHITTLE EMILY
IPC: A47G25/02
Filed: 2008-03-28
Abstract: Coat hanger has an elongated head for cooperating with a double rail in order that they may be held firmly together whilst the hanger may still slide sideways within the channel formed by the two rails. The interaction between the hanger head and the rail system allows them to dovetail securely into each other giving stability. The hanger may have a long neck allowing collars to stand upright unimpeded.
Patent GB-2446319-A (GB)
Title: Circuit including a phase detector for selecting a clock signal to output a signal from a bistable element
Inventor: HSU CHENG-CHUNG
IPC: H04L7/033
Filed: 2007-04-25
Abstract: A data transmitting device comprises a first flip-flop (310), for latching an input data signal (D1) and to output a data signal (DL) according to a first clock C1); a second flip-flop (320), coupled to the first flip-flop, for latching the data signal and to output an output data signal (D0) according to an output clock (C3); and a phase selector (330), coupled to the first and second flip-flops, for generating the output clock to the second flip-flop according to a determined phase relation between the data signal DL and a second clock.(C2). The frequency of the output clock is substantially equal to the frequency of the second clock. A Bang-Bang phase detector may be used. The input and output signals may reside in different (i.e. analog and digital) signal domains.
Patent GB-2460046-A (GB)
Title: Rodeo or riding device
Inventor: CHUANG JIN CHEN
IPC: A63B69/04
Filed: 2008-05-14
Abstract: A riding device includes a crank device 13 rotatably attached to a base 10 and a rider support 37 supported on a carrier 30 and movable relative to the base for supporting a rider. The carrier 30 has a front portion pivotally coupled to the base at pivot 41 and a rear portion coupled to the cranks 13 at pivot 15 for moving cyclically relative to the base and for allowing the carrier 30 to be moved in an elliptical action relative to the base by the crank device 13. The riding device includes a motor or motorized rotating device 20 for rotating the crank device 13 relative to the base in the cyclic action to actuate the carrier 30 and the rider support 37 to move relative to the base in an elliptical action.
Patent GB-2452362-A (GB)
Title: System and method for obtaining and using downhole data duringwell control operations
Inventor: SCHNEIDER BARRY
IPC: E21B21/08
Filed: 2008-06-09
Abstract: In a well control system and method, a telemetry tool is configured to activate in response to a predetermined threshold of accelerometer data. The predetermined accelerometer data threshold preferably corresponds to an acceleration level expected while drilling mud is being pumped at a slow pump rate of a well control operation through the drill pipe of the well. When a fluid influx occurs during drilling, the well is shut-in so that the tool driver turns off the telemetry tool. The drill pipe and casing pressures of the shut-in well are obtained. Then, drilling mud having a first weight is pumped into the drill pipe at a slow mud pump rate. Because the tool driver is set to activate the telemetry tool in response to accelerometer data at the slow pump rate, the telemetry tool begins sending downhole pressure data to the surface. In this way, rig operations can change the mud weight and adjust the choke line during the kill operation based on an analysis of the downhole pressure data obtained during the well control operation.
Patent GB-2461050-A (GB)
Title: Storing location metadata independently of image data
Inventor: YULE ANDREW THOMAS
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2008-06-18
Abstract: The invention concerns the storage of metadata comprising information enabling identification of a location of creation of a media object, e.g. an image or video. Camera 200 is connected to a radio frequency (RF) receiver, e.g. a GPS receiver, which receives signals from which position information (e.g. geographical coordingates) can be extracted. Camera 200 records these signals as location metadata at the same time and place that an image is taken. Camera 200 assigns a unique identifier Id to the image, such as a universally unique identifier (UUID). The image and identifier are stored in a memory of personal computer 230 or onboard memory of camera 200. The identifier may be stored internally to an image file in Exif metadata. Meanwhile, the identifier and associated location metadata are stored in a metadata database maintained by server 240. The database is interrogable using an identifier of an image to access the metadata for that image to facilitate a geotagging or geocoding process.
Patent GB-2450795-A (GB)
Title: Battery with selectably effective internal discharge capability
Inventor: HEINRICH THOMAS
IPC: H01M10/44
Filed: 2008-06-27
Abstract: A battery (1) is provided with charge influencing means to enable transfer to a lower charge state which is ideal with respect to storage or ageing, the charge influencing means comprising a Zener diode (5) connected in series with a resistance (4) and a switch (6) and in parallel with the battery. A battery voltage corresponding with the predetermined lower charge state is selected as breakdown voltage of the Zener diode (5). On manual actuation of the switch, the battery (1) is transferred to the lower charge state if the instantaneous charge state is higher than the predetermined lower charge state. A digital realisation by means of a digital circuit (8) switched on manually is also possible.
Patent GB-2452198-A (GB)
Title: Micromachining with short-pulsed, solid-state UV laser
Inventor: LEI WEISHENG
IPC: B23K26/00
Filed: 2007-05-21
Abstract: In some embodiments, laser output including at least one laser pulse (32) having a wavelength shorter than 400 microns and having a pulsewidth shorter than 1,000 picoseconds permits the number (SN) of pulses used to clean a bottom surface of a via or the surface of a solder pad to increase process throughput. An oscillator module (12) in cooperation with an amplification module (16) may be used to generate the laser output.
Patent GB-2455015-A (GB)
Title: Wireless tag and auxiliary device for use with home monioring unit for tracking individuals or objects
Inventor: FREATHY STEPHEN
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2007-08-29
Abstract: The invention is directed to a wireless location tracking device or tag and auxiliary device for use with a home monitoring unit for tracking individuals or objects. The location tracking device has position determining circuitry and first short range wireless circuitry that communicates position data representative of the location of the tracking device to an auxiliary device (or HMU). The auxiliary device has second short range wireless circuitry that communicates with the tracking device and long range communications circuitry that communicates the position data to a remote location. The tracking device can have a first operational mode, when communication is not established with the auxiliary device, wherein the position determining circuitry is maintained in a normal power state. The tracking device can also have a second operational mode, when communication is established between the tracking device and the auxiliary device, wherein the position determining circuitry is placed in a reduced power state. The remote location can include a monitoring station that communicates with the tracking device via the auxiliary device. The monitoring station can direct the tracking device to switch operational modes. In the alternative (e.g., in cases where the tag is unable to contact the CMS) the tag can maintain list of approved auxiliary devices and the tag can make the determination on whether or not switch operational modes.
Patent GB-2462946-A (GB)
Title: Bioartificial liver system using bioreactor packed with gel beads
Inventor: PARK JUNG KEUG
IPC: A61M1/34
Filed: 2008-03-28
Abstract: The present invention discloses a bioartificial liver system comprising a fixed-bed bioreactor packed with gel beads containing hepatocytes of an animal, a plasma reservoir, a plasma separator, and an efflux chamber, wherein the plasma reservoir is located at a position higher than the bioreactor, a ventilation filter in contact with atmosphere is provided at the top of the plasma reservoir, and the top of the plasma reservoir is directly connected to the efflux chamber via a connecting line. The inventive system satisfactorily performs the essential liver functions without the problems of gel bead damage or channeling.
Patent GB-2462745-A (GB)
Title: Sheet trimmer
Inventor: SUDMALIS ROLAND
IPC: B26D1/18
Filed: 2008-04-10
Abstract: A trimmer that is operable to cut at least one sheet includes a base configured to support the at least one sheet, a rail extending across at least a portion of the base, and a cutting assembly. The cutting assembly includes a carriage slidably coupled to the rail and a blade positioned on the carriage. The trimmer also includes a blade opposing member coupled to the base adjacent to the rail and an indicator operable to display a usable life status of at least one of the blade and the blade opposing member.
Patent GB-2462552-A (GB)
Title: Automated tool for investment technologies
Inventor: KOLBUSZ JAN
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2009-11-26
Abstract: A method for creating at least one investment strategy, the method including the steps of inputting user data via a user interface to identify a user; utilising said user data to retrieve statistical and reference data relevant to said user from a database; generating at least one investment strategy for the user based on the user data and retrieved statistical and reference data; displaying said at least one investment strategy.
Patent GB-2466702-A (GB)
Title: Excitation of ions in icr mass spectrometers
Inventor: FRANZEN JOCHEN
IPC: H01J49/34
Filed: 2009-12-22
Abstract: A method for the acquisition of mass spectra in an ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometer, in particular for exciting the ions to cyclotron trajectories in which a nonlinear function of the excitation frequency vs. time is used in a "chirp" to produce transients which have no pronounced beats, even if mixtures of many ion species, all having the same mass differences, are present. The dynamic measuring range for the image currents can thus be better utilized. In particular, sum spectra of specified quality can be generated from a significantly smaller number of individual transients, and thus in a significantly shorter measuring time.